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Economist flags ‘lumpenisation’ of higher education in India

Eminent economist Prabhat Patnaik has flagged a “lumpenisation” of public higher education system in the country by the Union government and those who are close to it.

The Hindu

Arcturus: what to know about the new COVID variant, omicron XBB.1.16

A new COVID variant XBB.1.16, or “Arcturus”, has now been identified in at least 34 countries including the UK.

The Conversation

MS Dhoni felicitated in Lucknow ahead of LSG-CSK IPL clash

LUCKNOW: Legendary Indian cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was felicitated ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday.

The Times of India

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Asia Cup Archery: India eyeing clean sweep in compound section; two more medals assured in recurve

TASHKENT: Indian archers kept themselves in line for a clean sweep in compound section, while they also confirmed two medals in the recurve section to continue their dominance in the Asia Cup Stage II World Ranking Tournament on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Under-16 girls tennis tournament | Indian girls to play Vietnam for minor placings

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Heena to lead Indian challenge in Asian Junior Athletics Championships

KOLKATA: Teenage sprinter Rezoana Mallick Heena announced her arrival on the international stage by ending up with three medals -- two gold in the girl’s 400m and girl’s 4x400m team relay events and a silver in the girl’s 200m to help India end overall second behind China in the fifth…

The Times of India

India to build Harbour for Maldivian Coast Guard, foundation stone laid

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Didi on May 3 laid the foundation stone for the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) Coast Guard ‘Ekatha Harbour’.

The Hindu

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In India, people are now getting accustomed to greasing palms of officers even for performing their duty: Madras High Court

“In India, the general public are now getting accustomed to the fact that in several government offices, even to do a legal act, public servants expect and accept gratification to motivate them.

The Hindu

India's image as vibrant democracy shouldn't be tarnished: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

India is the world’s most vibrant democracy and its image cannot be allowed to be tainted or tarnished by anyone, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on May 3.

The Hindu

‘They might be royals, but here I call the shots’: The health retreat Charles and Camilla can’t keep away from

The King and Queen may be spending this week surrounded by coronation pomp and ceremony, but it’s the simplicity of the Soukya retreat where they’ve found a home away from home, reports Arpan Rai from Bengaluru, India

The Independent UK

Indian no-frills air carrier Go First files for bankruptcy

Thousands of travelers have been stranded after no-frills Indian air carrier Go First filed for bankruptcy and suspended its flights for three days, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK

Wrestlers' protest has underlined need for athlete commission in all NSFs: Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Table tennis great and vice-chairperson of IOA's Athletes Commission Achanta Sharath Kamal says the ongoing protests by India's wrestlers has underlined the need for an athletes' body in all National Sports Federations (NSFs).

The Times of India

‘Less jobs, dip in quality, lack of access’: What it means to be a photojournalist in India

Remember the image of officials in Delhi spraying sanitisers at pedestrians in the national capital amid the Covid lockdown? While it became part of the reportage on the government's handling of the Covid crisis, the story of the pandemic's impact on the photojournalist found little media attention.

Newslaundry

Concerned UWW to appoint observer for WFI elections, federation complains of government interference

NEW DELHI: "Concerned" about the ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic has demanded clarity on who is running the sport in the country, and in its response the WFI has complained of "government interference" in their matters.

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British Asians reflect on Empire before King Charles’s coronation

Decades after the end of the British Empire, many South Asian Britons are still grappling with the monarchical legacy.

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India will get its own index to quantify heat impact next year: IMD chief

India will launch its own composite index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based heat wave alerts for specific locations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

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Delhi’s Coronation Park a neglected site of India’s colonial past

Visitors to sprawling site meant as memorial to British rule in the subcontinent get no help in understanding the space.

The Hindu

Operation Kaveri | India brings home fresh batch of 231 people

Under Operation Kaveri, Indians were brought back home from the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah where India set up a transit camp for the evacuees.

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India to form committee to examine problems same-sex couples face

India will set up a committee to look into the problems gay couples face in their day-to-day life, the government told the country's top court on Wednesday during arguments for same-sex unions to be recognised.

The Hindu

IMD predicts cyclone in Bay of Bengal by May 10

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on May 3 said that a cyclone could likely form at the Bay of Bengal by early next week, however its strength, direction and impact on India was yet to gauged.

The Hindu

In search of leopard prints: Ecotourism in 2023 boosts efforts to protect the majestic cats

A look at efforts to safeguard leopard population across India

Al Jazeera

India, Brazil among most dangerous places for activists: Report

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre says it recorded more than 550 attacks on human rights defenders in 2022.

The Independent UK

Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant and its symptoms

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Times of India

KL Rahul injury: LSG captain out of IPL, going to Mumbai for scans

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul in all likelihood will take no further part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after sustaining a serious thigh injury during team's last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The Hindu

Boeing announces winners of 8th national aeromodelling competition

This year’s competition attracted close to 2,200 students across India, and saw a two-fold increase in participation across zonal and national rounds. 39 finalists from 12 teams were selected for the finale

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